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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.48 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.48 and 148.66 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.48 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.48 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.48 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 40,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060.90/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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